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Ledges are something we feel need to be revisited and re-imagined, as they can be beneficial in nearly every room. here are a few ways you can use ledges: 1. In a washroom, tiles are normally finished with a cap. Instead, try using a broader ledge that can hold decorative […]

Our good friends over at AlertMe continue to enhance as well as establish their wise house security system. recent additions are a lovely new interface for the iphone (other phones supported soon), the announcement of an API for designers to interface to the system as well as most interestingly news that “SmartPlug” […]

In this age of minimalism and clutter free living, it’s very much the fashion to have all your AV gear hidden out of sight in your media room, or even removed complete to your Node Zero. electronic house have a nice article on controlling your system remotely using Niles IR […]

Joel Bray shares useful options to Carrara marble that don’t require as much upkeep.  Caesarstone has the very best quartz options to Carrara marble. right here are two fantastic options. London Grey (5000) The subtle veining as well as tone-on-tone feel make London Grey look like aged marble. Frosty Carrina ( 5141) Frosty Carrina provides a […]

designer as well as stylist Deb Nelson’s Chester, N.S., house is a breath of fresh air. In her living room, clean white ceilings, walls as well as millwork maximize natural light, while a symmetrical furniture plan produces a balanced look. vases overflowing with flowers are a nod to the home’s […]

A fast, economical way to overhaul dated kitchen cabinets. Q. I am starting to think about updating our kitchen. I have lots of cupboard space but the cabinets are from the ’80s — white laminate with lots of oak pulls and trim. I have recently heard about cabinet re-facing and […]

Converting video styles is one of the banes of the digital home.  Transcoding video data to .mp4 style (H.264) to work on the unmolested Apple TV for example can be a royal pain.  Mac individuals have long had the service in VisualHub (although unfortunately no longer in development).  In a […]

Wheat-toned grasscloth wraps this primary bedroom in cosy texture, while soft blue bedding as well as accents produce a soothing atmosphere for sleep. To total the look, designer Jenna Cadieux brought in a leggy table that does double-duty as both a nightstand as well as composing desk.

Illuminate the way for holiday guests by lining a windowsill or pathway with these icy lanterns enhanced with lacy cedar branches and berries. As the ice hardens, the plant materials shift and settle into unique patterns. Materials and Tools A pair of containers for each ice candle (one fitting inside […]

watch out Ikea and Pottery Barn — a new kid is coming to town! On October 7, Crate & Barrel will open in Calgary (the U.S. furniture retailer set up in Toronto a year ago). The way I see it, you can never have too many places to shop for […]